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Power Outage in Beacon Bay, Eastern Cape

Planned power maintenance in Beacon Bay on now
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Last checked: 21 Sept 2026, 11:30
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Recent power outages affecting Beacon Bay

PlannedAnnounced 2 hours ago
Window: today 09:36

A planned electricity interruption for Gonubie and Beacon Bay has been postponed to Tuesday, 13 October 2026, with an alternate date of Tuesday, 27 October 2026.

Areas covered
GONUBIEBEACON BAY

Report a Power Outage in Beacon Bay

Is your power off in Beacon Bay and it is not load shedding? Report it to Buffalo City Metro so they can dispatch a team.

043 722 0660 (Buffalo City Metro contact centre)
Or or the after-hours line on 086 111 3017.

When Will Electricity Come Back in Beacon Bay?

Unplanned fault
Most outages in Beacon Bay restore within 4-8 hours; a tripped feeder in 2-4 hours.
Cable theft / vandalism
12-48 hours where a substation or mini-sub must be repaired.
Storm damage
Depends on access and number of faults; widespread damage can take over a day.

Frequently Asked Questions About Power Outages in Beacon Bay

Is there a power outage in Beacon Bay right now?

No power outage is currently reported for Beacon Bay. This page refreshes every few minutes. If your power is off and it is not load shedding, report it on 043 722 0660.

How do I report a power outage in Beacon Bay?

Call Buffalo City Metro on 043 722 0660, or the after-hours line on 086 111 3017. Give your account number and address.

When will the electricity be back on in Beacon Bay?

There is no active outage in Beacon Bay right now. If your power is off, the fault may be local to your street - call 043 722 0660 to log it.

Is it load shedding or a power outage in Beacon Bay?

If your power is off outside the published load shedding schedule, Beacon Bay is likely experiencing an unplanned outage - a fault, cable theft or equipment failure - not load shedding.

OurPower is an independent information site. We are not affiliated with Buffalo City Metro. This page reads public Buffalo City Metro outage notifications and translates them into plain language. For official updates, call Buffalo City Metro on 043 722 0660.
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